From Marvel ComicsRalph Ineson and Julia Garner take us behind the scenes of the highly anticipated Marvel Studios film, unveiling the unique inspirations that contribute to their powerful vocal performances. Set against the eye-catching backdrop of a vibrant 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” marks the thrilling introduction of Marvel’s iconic First Family: Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic (portrayed by the talented Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm, or the Invisible Woman (played by Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm, the Human Torch (embodied by Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm, famously known as The Thing (acted by Ebon Moss-Bachrach). This dynamic team faces their most incredible challenge to date!
With the responsibility of being superheroes intertwined with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from the menacing cosmic entity known as Galactus (voiced by Ralph Ineson) and his mysterious Herald, Silver Surfer (brought to life by Julia Garner). The stakes couldn’t be higher! As Galactus hatches a plan to consume the entire planet and everyone on it, the conflict takes a deeply personal twist, throwing our heroes into a thrilling showdown.
Joining this incredible ensemble cast are Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles, adding depth to the unfolding drama. With direction from the visionary Matt Shakman, the movie is produced by Kevin Feige and bolstered by the executive producing talents of Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis, and Tim Lewis.
In his Marvel debut, Ineson embodies the towering space god Galactus, an ancient cosmic force known for his massive stature, signature purple helmet, and insatiable hunger for entire planets. Accompanying him is the enigmatic Silver Surfer, who navigates the cosmos with loyalty to her master while possibly concealing her own secrets. These two formidable foes are set on a collision course with Earth, where the Fantastic Four rise to the occasion, determined to protect their beloved planet from these otherworldly adversaries. Get ready for an action-packed adventure filled with excitement and fun as Marvel Studios presents “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”!
MARVEL.COM: Ralph, how did you react the first time you saw yourself as Galactus?
RALPH INESON: To see myself in the costume was amazing. It is a complete work of art, and [I loved] seeing the way they’ve shot that costume to make him see a thousand feet tall. The first time I saw it was when I was doing ADR, replacing a dialogue line. The way it works is a line goes across the screen, and when it hits the end of the screen, that’s your key to start the line. I’m watching it, and the camera’s drifting over this huge Death Star-type landscape, and I’m thinking, “When does he appear? How can it be my line?” Then [I realized], “Oh, that’s my shoulder.” The scale of it was breathtaking to see.
MARVEL.COM: Did you have a favorite detail on your costume?
RALPH INESON: The gauntlet and the hands were just so amazingly articulated. Every single joint of the fingers could work. I could spin a ball with the fingers. Everything worked so amazingly, so it was easy to do my job, even with this ridiculously huge costume.
I mean, it was hot. They shot me like a miniature, so [the crew used] lots of bright, white light, so they could blow the image up and keep it in focus. That bright, white light means very hot conditions. So, it was tough to not sweat and keep my body temperature down — but the results are incredible.
MARVEL.COM: Julia, the Silver Surfer is incredibly athletic and graceful on her board. What kind of training did you do to prepare?
JULIA GARNER: All of it was motion-capture, so it wasn’t practical. I look a lot more fit in this [film] than in real life. [Laughs]. But before I went to London [to film], I took some surf lessons to be familiar with the board and move like a surfer. Then, we had a surf instructor on set that showed me different moves. It was like trying to put together dance and surf at the same time, in a way.
MARVEL.COM: What was the most valuable tip you learned from the surf instructor?
JULIA GARNER: Depending on what the move is, it’s knowing where to put my weight, whether it’s in the front or in the back. I made sure that I did a lot of yoga at that time, just because of balance. You don’t want to lose your balance, especially when you’re on a surfboard! That’s never a good thing.
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